ALLEYN CLUB MENTORING PROGRAMME
One of the great successes of Professor Andrew Tomkins’ (54–63) presidency of the Alleyn Club was to raise the profile of the Mentoring Programme. No longer abstract concepts, ‘Networking’ and ‘Mentoring’ are now the bases for multiple relationships between OAs, across borders, generations and interests.
valued skills in your sector?’ to ‘I am thinking of selling my company, how on earth do I go about it?’ or ‘I am considering a move to Moscow, can you put me in touch with someone who lives there?’ and ‘Is anyone hoping to get into radio? I would be more than happy to give them some advice.’ With your support in signing up as mentors and mentees, we can find suitable matches for those looking to relocate or looking for a change in career.
Our Mentoring Programme is an informal, friendly scheme. To give you a flavour of what it is about, we have included some feedback from those involved in mentoring. Be sure also to read Ben Christy’s interview of Carne Ross on p.46. If you would like to get involved, email alleynclub @ dulwich.org.uk with your full name, whether you want to be a mentor or a mentee, and what specifically you are looking for or hoping to share.
We have been asked a whole range of questions, from ‘What are the most
A request from the Secretary of the Alleyn Club to get involved
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